Juliet Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Juliet Name at a Glance

Name	Juliet
Meaning	An Italian diminutive of Julia. Juliet was the young heroine of Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Juliet Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Juliet means “An Italian diminutive of Julia. Juliet was the young heroine of Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Juliet Name Origin

Our database records Juliet under Italian origin. Browse more Italian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Juliet a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Juliet is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Juliet

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